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Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) vs HCL AppScan comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 15, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Continuous Dynamic (formerl...
Ranking in Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HCL AppScan
Ranking in Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (15th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) category, the mindshare of Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) is 5.1%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HCL AppScan is 14.3%, down from 23.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
HCL AppScan14.3%
WhiteHat Dynamic5.1%
Other80.6%
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user245412 - PeerSpot reviewer
The product and customer service is extremely efficient but I would like to see more research and code examples.
* The continuous online scanning capabilities and reporting features. * The SaaS product features accessible from a browser make managing our online systems easy. * The ability to review security items quickly along with being able to retest vulnerabilities on our schedule make the Sentinel product an invaluable tool for our company’s product security requirements.
Gladwin Christian - PeerSpot reviewer
A useful tool to scan applications that can be easily installed
Given that we have been using HCL AppScan for many years, I think the setup process is not difficult at all. Sometimes, some issues stop or prevent my company from moving forward with the product's setup phase. We have to call HCL's support team and engage in long discussions to smoothly carry out the setup phase. In general, the product's setup phase is not difficult in our company. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The licenses for the solution are available only on cloud deployments nowadays. The solution is already installed in our environment. Every time a new release or software comes out from HCL, our company does a scan, which takes maybe a day or two.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise31
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about HCL AppScan?
The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase.
What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?
AppScan needs to improve its handling of false positives. It also requires enhancements in customer support, similar to what Veracode provides. Regularly scheduling calls with clients to discuss fe...
What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?
The primary use case for AppScan is for security purposes. I compare AppScan with other tools such as Veracode. We use AppScan for vulnerability detection and auto-remediation of vulnerabilities wi...
 

Also Known As

Sentinel Dynamic, WhiteHat Security Application Security Testing, Synopsys WhiteHat Dynamic
IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
 

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Sample Customers

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Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
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